BIBLICAL DOCTRINES

Biblical doctrines are the backbone of Christianity. Biblical doctrines are the beliefs or tenets of Christianity they are the knowledge that every believer need to know. They are the pilot that takes believer to their destination. They are the vehicle through which we can reach our heavenly home. They are the transport that never fails.

Biblical doctrine gives Christian hope, assurance and makes them a matured believer. In the Act of Apostle chapter 5 verses 28 no wonder the Apostles was filled with the Doctrine of Jesus Christ and this enable them to speak with boldness, and were used as an ember to fire the other believing Christian so that the Gospel was taking to the uttermost part of the world.

Apostle Paul understands the whole doctrine of the Bible when he counseled the Ephesians’ Christian in Eph 4:11-14. The neglect of Bible doctrine is what makes the church as a whole to be in a state of decadence; thus superficial Christian living becomes the other of the day. Rampart backsliding and worldliness and one-sided preaching and teaching by big or popular churches makes the matter worst.

The foundation of individual is often good but when God begins to do wonder in their life they soon deny the finger that nurtures them. They will start using man’s wisdom instead of relying on the Holy Spirit for their message. I won’t talk much .Let us see the Bible doctrines as it is and a summary follows

1. The Holy Bible. This is the sacred book on which Christian depends. Isa. 45:22, Plm115:12

2. The Godhead. This is God the father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Trinity) John.15:26. Mat.28:19

3. The Virgin birth of Jesus Christ. This is the knowledge and beliefs about his birth. Mat.1:16, Luk.1: 46-51

4. The total depravity. This explain the sinful nature, the guilt of man and solution.Gen3:6, Mat.12:31

5. Repentance. This is the core necessity of a newly converted man. 1 John.1:8-9, 2Kg.17:13

6. Restitution. This is giving back all you have coveted when you are in the world. Lev.6:4, Luk.19:8 But this doctrine need the wisdom of God to carry out appropriately

7. Justification. This is the whole doctrine of you been a new creature whereby your whole being has been washed by the precious blood of the Lamb (redemption) (Jesus Christ).Gen.15:6, Rom.5:1

8. Sanctification. This is the when a believer is totally regenerated to the extend that holiness has taken over his worldliness and vanity. And no longer leave a sinful life.Rom.15:16, 1Tim 5:23

9. Ordinances: Feet washing, Holy Communion, Water baptism..Mal.3:7, Luk 1:6

10. Holy Ghost Baptism. This is the giving of divine power and gift from above to do a specific work for God and Humanity on earth. Joel 2:28. Act.1:8

11. Giving. This is the doctrine of humanitarian and hospitality. Giving money, goods … for the less privileged in the society. Exod. 25:2, Mat 5:42. 2Cor.9:7

12. Divine Healing / Deliverance. This doctrine teaches us about our hope that we can be healed of any diseases and be able to cast out demons as Jesus did. And we can be healthy in Christ Jesus Mat.10:1, Luk.4:18, Act 19:12

13. Evangelism and Mission. To witness for Christ is the work of all believer. But some are purposely called for that.Act.21:6, 2Tim4:5

14. Marriage. There is a strong teaching in one man one wife (monogamy) and God gives attention to the Christian family. 1Tim 3:12, Gen 2:24

15. The Rapture. This is the second coming of Jesus Christ which will be witnessed by those of us who had never died then.1Thes.3:13,Rev.22:12

16. The Resurrection of the dead. This is after the rapture Mat 28:1-50, John 6:40

17. The Great Tribulation or the Great white throne judgment. This will happen after the resurrection of the dead.Rev.20:11-15, Mat.25:31-46